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Posted: 3/22/2024 10:06:14 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Ludicrous_Speed]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTXTremor: SOB Fabrication makes the nicest rear bumper IMO for the Powerwagons. You can get them with 1 or 2 swing outs, or without any swing outs. Also Expedition One has some nightmare stories out there as far as service and actual availability.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/567462/AFC3E4C8-12B8-4349-B43F-6AF6D33C459D_jpe-3165566.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/567462/489548AC-32FC-40C7-974B-3D5CFDD129B5_jpe-3165567.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/567462/DDF5032E-C1A0-4A3E-927C-50A160929F99_jpe-3165569.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By WTXTremor: Originally Posted By TinLeg: BTW - if the wife enjoys riding along, just hates the steep stuff, Rimrocker is an excellent choice. If camping is an option there are some great spots along the way. The section closest to Moab is very rough and kinda boring (in my opinion) but it's easy to bypass. If camping is not an option it may not be a good choice. Figure on spending at least one night on the trail. My track shows ~12 hrs moving and 12 hrs stopped. That included one night and several 'look about' stops along the way. I was taking it easy but also not lollygagging, if that makes sense. Here is my Share of the track and waypoints. https://www.gaiagps.com/map/?loc=10.1/-108.4769/38.3130&pubLink=mrP0Yj7xFvNZUZ3UqlK6YBR3&folderId=089bd4f3-de07-4cc0-8c89-995010b8475f ETA: I ripped off the driver's tubular step in the aforementioned incident and my preferred replacement option, Randy Ellis designs sliders, are aparently no longer being manufactured. Did you run across any similar rocker guards (mounted to the body specifically) in your research? I may also try to factor in a different bumper. Currently looking at Expedition1. But... pricey. SOB Fabrication makes the nicest rear bumper IMO for the Powerwagons. You can get them with 1 or 2 swing outs, or without any swing outs. Also Expedition One has some nightmare stories out there as far as service and actual availability.https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/567462/AFC3E4C8-12B8-4349-B43F-6AF6D33C459D_jpe-3165566.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/567462/489548AC-32FC-40C7-974B-3D5CFDD129B5_jpe-3165567.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/567462/DDF5032E-C1A0-4A3E-927C-50A160929F99_jpe-3165569.JPG Chassis Unlimited is also an option. Just took delivery of mine today. I would agree with WTXTremor about SOB, but from what I could tell, their option requires a lot of body trimming. Something I didn't want to do. If that's okay with you, I would probably go that route. The simple cam latches they use, while not pretty, are much less likely to have issues, and if you do, they're easy to service. Expedition One seems to have cleaned up most of their teething issues, but it bugs me how expensive they are, and then they want you to pay more for what everyone else automatically includes, powder coat. And if you want a warranty on that coating, you have to pay even more. Plus I don't particularly like their hold open latch. Unfortunately, market is limited. To be honest, the easiest option is probably to just get a Rigd. If you don't like it, take it off, stock bumper is still there. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 1:08:37 AM EDT
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Thanks guys. It’s the front bumper that needs replacing. Ironically if I were to replace the rear that one would be a good option as I dented that part of the bed on BB pass.
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Posted: 3/23/2024 8:08:33 AM EDT
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Do any of those mapping programs show inholdings? We have Wayne National Forest here in Ohio but it contains a patchwork of private property.
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Posted: 3/23/2024 9:18:17 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By von_landstuhl: Do any of those mapping programs show inholdings? We have Wayne National Forest here in Ohio but it contains a patchwork of private property. Yes. There is a private/public property layer. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 10:23:00 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By von_landstuhl: Do any of those mapping programs show inholdings? We have Wayne National Forest here in Ohio but it contains a patchwork of private property. |
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Posted: 3/23/2024 1:33:44 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Thanks guys. It’s the front bumper that needs replacing. Ironically if I were to replace the rear that one would be a good option as I dented that part of the bed on BB pass. And the running boards / side steps hence the original question. TinLeg. I've got a Chassis Unlimited Diablo front bumper that I should receive in the next few weeks. Only issue is they aren't letting you buy them right now because one of their suppliers isn't making some of the stock they need to fabricate it, so they've removed them from the website. So that means any review I would give is kind of worthless  Also can't really help on the side rails as I just took off the body mounted factory ones that come with the 75th Anniversary edition in favor of some White Knuckle frame mounted units. Sorry! |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 5:25:50 PM EDT
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What it's all really about
   Attached FileTrip stickers have been piling up, and I didn't really want to stick them on the truck. Hopefully I can fill it up in the next year or so! |
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Posted: 3/24/2024 9:39:16 PM EDT
[Last Edit: FerrousDueler]
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Any of you running around Little Rock in a green converted LMTV rig?
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Posted: 3/24/2024 9:47:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Caboose314: What it's all really about https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/187062/1000007978_jpg-3168292.JPG Trip stickers have been piling up, and I didn't really want to stick them on the truck. Hopefully I can fill it up in the next year or so! This is it for me, too. I want a mixture. I'd like to do some BDRs and such where it's a week of seeing few people and enjoying nature. But, I also really enjoy these kinds of places and collecting a token as a reminder. I've got about 30 magnets on the door to our back porch from all the places we've been over the last few years. Its a great reminder every time I see it of how much I enjoyed those places. Were going to about 10 more this year during July (mixture of off roading and visiting NPS and State Parks) and I've already got plans to go to Overland Expo West next year and hit up 5 or 6 new places. Well, not totally new. But new to my wife, and places I haven't been since i was a teenager (Yosemite & Sequoia) |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 1:43:13 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ludicrous_Speed: This is it for me, too. I want a mixture. I'd like to do some BDRs and such where it's a week of seeing few people and enjoying nature. But, I also really enjoy these kinds of places and collecting a token as a reminder. I've got about 30 magnets on the door to our back porch from all the places we've been over the last few years. Its a great reminder every time I see it of how much I enjoyed those places. Were going to about 10 more this year during July (mixture of off roading and visiting NPS and State Parks) and I've already got plans to go to Overland Expo West next year and hit up 5 or 6 new places. Well, not totally new. But new to my wife, and places I haven't been since i was a teenager (Yosemite & Sequoia) Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Ludicrous_Speed: Originally Posted By Caboose314: What it's all really about https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/187062/1000007978_jpg-3168292.JPG Trip stickers have been piling up, and I didn't really want to stick them on the truck. Hopefully I can fill it up in the next year or so! This is it for me, too. I want a mixture. I'd like to do some BDRs and such where it's a week of seeing few people and enjoying nature. But, I also really enjoy these kinds of places and collecting a token as a reminder. I've got about 30 magnets on the door to our back porch from all the places we've been over the last few years. Its a great reminder every time I see it of how much I enjoyed those places. Were going to about 10 more this year during July (mixture of off roading and visiting NPS and State Parks) and I've already got plans to go to Overland Expo West next year and hit up 5 or 6 new places. Well, not totally new. But new to my wife, and places I haven't been since i was a teenager (Yosemite & Sequoia) The Mist trail in Yosemite remains one of my most memorable hikes! It should be a fun trip!  Honestly I'm a hiker who got a truck/rtt to get me to more parks/trailheads, but then came to enjoy the offroad part of overlanding (IDBDR made some epic memories). Thats the important part, be the grandparent with interesting stories one day 
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Posted: 3/26/2024 2:04:31 AM EDT
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I went from Lakeview or to burns or. 80% off road. Took about 10 hours with some screwing around.
It really solidified my need for inflate/deflate gear and a winch. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 9:47:09 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By hungrymonkey: I went from Lakeview or to burns or. 80% off road. Took about 10 hours with some screwing around. It really solidified my need for inflate/deflate gear and a winch. Yes. Deflating your tires will change your life on rough forest / fire roads. An inexpensive viair compressor is worth every dollar. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 11:48:27 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Yes. Deflating your tires will change your life on rough forest / fire roads. An inexpensive viair compressor is worth every dollar. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Originally Posted By hungrymonkey: I went from Lakeview or to burns or. 80% off road. Took about 10 hours with some screwing around. It really solidified my need for inflate/deflate gear and a winch. Yes. Deflating your tires will change your life on rough forest / fire roads. An inexpensive viair compressor is worth every dollar. x2 the Viair 88p is fantastic if you are running 32-34" tires. Got one in each vehicle. Get a good deflator too. I've got ARB but they all do the same. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 5:50:37 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: x2 the Viair 88p is fantastic if you are running 32-34" tires. Got one in each vehicle. Get a good deflator too. I've got ARB but they all do the same. I've been happy with my Viair 88P, too. I used it to air up my 35s, when I had them and use it still. |
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Posted: 3/26/2024 9:34:46 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TinLeg]
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Even if all you have is a cheap wal mart inflator, it’s with the time and effort to air down and future effort to air back up.
It’s that much worth it. When you want to go a little more boujie. Get a set of tire deflators and a nicer air compressor. Full boujie is air compressor rigged into the truck. Extra boujie is air lines run to each corner and/or a hose rigged with a connection for each tire. ——- Picked up my new toy in Denton Monday AM and drove it several hours West.  1996 FJ80 triple locked with many mods. Re-geared to 5.29 on 38x14.50 Wrangler MTRs. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 6:22:57 AM EDT
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Nice! SCS F5s are my favorite Toyota wheels ever.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 6:26:48 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Even if all you have is a cheap wal mart inflator, it’s with the time and effort to air down and future effort to air back up. It’s that much worth it. When you want to go a little more boujie. Get a set of tire deflators and a nicer air compressor. Full boujie is air compressor rigged into the truck. Extra boujie is air lines run to each corner and/or a hose rigged with a connection for each tire. ——- Picked up my new toy in Denton Monday AM and drove it several hours West. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20677/CBD898E4-BB47-4EC4-8F58-F91290E7057B-3170450.jpg 1996 FJ80 triple locked with many mods. Re-geared to 5.29 on 38x14.50 Wrangler MTRs. Congrats…welcome to the gang!!! |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 6:27:19 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Even if all you have is a cheap wal mart inflator, it’s with the time and effort to air down and future effort to air back up. It’s that much worth it. When you want to go a little more boujie. Get a set of tire deflators and a nicer air compressor. Full boujie is air compressor rigged into the truck. Extra boujie is air lines run to each corner and/or a hose rigged with a connection for each tire. ——- Picked up my new toy in Denton Monday AM and drove it several hours West. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20677/CBD898E4-BB47-4EC4-8F58-F91290E7057B-3170450.jpg 1996 FJ80 triple locked with many mods. Re-geared to 5.29 on 38x14.50 Wrangler MTRs. Congrats…welcome to the gang!!! |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 7:40:33 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Lorax: My set up for camping in the NF's https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/130027/20220524_165108_jpg-2411861.JPG My site last week https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/130027/20220527_193503_jpg-2411862.JPG My Tacoma likes your setup and so do I. 
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Posted: 3/27/2024 8:07:15 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Even if all you have is a cheap wal mart inflator, it’s with the time and effort to air down and future effort to air back up. It’s that much worth it. When you want to go a little more boujie. Get a set of tire deflators and a nicer air compressor. Full boujie is air compressor rigged into the truck. Extra boujie is air lines run to each corner and/or a hose rigged with a connection for each tire. ——- Picked up my new toy in Denton Monday AM and drove it several hours West. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20677/CBD898E4-BB47-4EC4-8F58-F91290E7057B-3170450.jpg 1996 FJ80 triple locked with many mods. Re-geared to 5.29 on 38x14.50 Wrangler MTRs. Supreme tits |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 8:23:28 AM EDT
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So jealous.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 8:35:18 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Even if all you have is a cheap wal mart inflator, it’s with the time and effort to air down and future effort to air back up. It’s that much worth it. When you want to go a little more boujie. Get a set of tire deflators and a nicer air compressor. Full boujie is air compressor rigged into the truck. Extra boujie is air lines run to each corner and/or a hose rigged with a connection for each tire. ——- Picked up my new toy in Denton Monday AM and drove it several hours West. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20677/CBD898E4-BB47-4EC4-8F58-F91290E7057B-3170450.jpg 1996 FJ80 triple locked with many mods. Re-geared to 5.29 on 38x14.50 Wrangler MTRs. Now that’s hot  |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 9:22:01 AM EDT
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Guess it's time for me to get into this thread. I have been working on this 2020 TRDOR that I bought in August.
 Attached FileGot it all stock with only 45K miles on it. Was in a front end wreck and whom ever fixed it did a piss poor job so I have been dealing with that. Anyways, so far have installed a ICON stage 1 suspension kit, 4xinnovations shackle flip kit, DIY front skid plate, Anytime rear locker, 5.29 gears, Method 704 17" wheels and MT 255 85R 17 Baja Boss AT tires. Also OEM led headlights and hood gas strut kit. Working on slider right now and front bumper in the future. So far I really like the truck, just haven't had it on the trails yet. Not much good four wheelin in Central KS. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 10:24:49 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sandfantom: Guess it's time for me to get into this thread. I have been working on this 2020 TRDOR that I bought in August. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/229616/20240306_090224_jpg-3170763.JPG Got it all stock with only 45K miles on it. Was in a front end wreck and whom ever fixed it did a piss poor job so I have been dealing with that. Anyways, so far have installed a ICON stage 1 suspension kit, 4xinnovations shackle flip kit, DIY front skid plate, Anytime rear locker, 5.29 gears, Method 704 17" wheels and MT 255 85R 17 Baja Boss AT tires. Also OEM led headlights and hood gas strut kit. Working on slider right now and front bumper in the future. So far I really like the truck, just haven't had it on the trails yet. Not much good four wheelin in Central KS. Very nice, I really want a lift next! |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 10:44:59 AM EDT
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Thanks Fellas. It's basically ready to go eacept for some convenience things.
Charging for my phone. Which I have figured out except need to find a place to mount the hardware. I'll pull the dash apart slightly and see whats there. Mount for an arm to hold iPad at roughly right hand below eye level. I'm not a fan of windshield sunction cup mounts. Loved the bulletpoint bracket that mounted so well in my PW. I haven't managed to find anything similar for a ~30 year old toyota. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 11:00:06 AM EDT
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Did the following over the last couple weeks:
- front sway bar delete - rear sway bar upgrade to Addco Performance ACO-K2-301-0U - swapped Toytec Superflex Rear Coils - RCC2.0-P for Toytec Rear XD Extra Duty Superflex Coils - RCCXD-P - threw some OCD rear sway bar links in there too - adjusted front coils appropriately for higher rear ride height as well Liking the stance more for sure   Before  After 
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Posted: 3/27/2024 11:09:26 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Thanks Fellas. It's basically ready to go eacept for some convenience things. Charging for my phone. Which I have figured out except need to find a place to mount the hardware. I'll pull the dash apart slightly and see whats there. Mount for an arm to hold iPad at roughly right hand below eye level. I'm not a fan of windshield sunction cup mounts. Loved the bulletpoint bracket that mounted so well in my PW. I haven't managed to find anything similar for a ~30 year old toyota. I have a dash mount from Expedition Essentials. Not sure if they have what you're looking for. https://expeditionessentials.com/collections/frontpage |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 11:19:42 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By PewAddictAnonymous: Did the following over the last couple weeks: - front sway bar delete - rear sway bar upgrade to Addco Performance ACO-K2-301-0U - swapped Toytec Superflex Rear Coils - RCC2.0-P for Toytec Rear XD Extra Duty Superflex Coils - RCCXD-P - threw some OCD rear sway bar links in there too - adjusted front coils appropriately for higher rear ride height as well Liking the stance more for sure https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/499093/IMG_9745-3170816.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/499093/IMG_9746-3170817.jpg Before https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/499093/IMG_9660-3170818.jpg After https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/499093/IMG_9747-3170819.jpg Noice. Let's get it dirty. @amped |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 11:26:53 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3one5: I have a dash mount from Expedition Essentials. Not sure if they have what you're looking for. https://expeditionessentials.com/collections/frontpage Unfortunately no, nothing there will fit. The stuff to look for would be: FJ-80 FZJ-80 Toyota Landcruiser Lexus LX450 |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 11:36:44 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Unfortunately no, nothing there will fit. The stuff to look for would be: FJ-80 FZJ-80 Toyota Landcruiser Lexus LX450 Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Originally Posted By 3one5: I have a dash mount from Expedition Essentials. Not sure if they have what you're looking for. https://expeditionessentials.com/collections/frontpage Unfortunately no, nothing there will fit. The stuff to look for would be: FJ-80 FZJ-80 Toyota Landcruiser Lexus LX450 I gotcha Here ya go |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:28:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Thanks Fellas. It's basically ready to go eacept for some convenience things. Charging for my phone. Which I have figured out except need to find a place to mount the hardware. I'll pull the dash apart slightly and see whats there. Mount for an arm to hold iPad at roughly right hand below eye level. I'm not a fan of windshield sunction cup mounts. Loved the bulletpoint bracket that mounted so well in my PW. I haven't managed to find anything similar for a ~30 year old toyota. https://www.bh3dprinting.com/ Not only the best cupholder ever but also a “useless cubby insert” that you can bolt RAM balls to for phone and iPad. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:54:16 PM EDT
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Thank you fosters and thank you Chairborne.
Those cupholders are darn near ubiquitous. Every FJ80 i sat in has had one.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 12:56:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Thank you fosters and thank you Chairborne. Those cupholders are darn near ubiquitous. Every FJ80 i sat in has had one. All 3 of mine have them.  Congrats on the new ride! |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 1:52:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: TinLeg]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chairborne: All 3 of mine have them. Congrats on the new ride! Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chairborne: All 3 of mine have them. Congrats on the new ride! Sweet. I'm new to the 80 series - but not new to built vehicles. Supposedly this one has had the HG replaced about 100k miles ago. Still has the EGR system. If/when i have to pull the heads for another HG, i'll do the EGR delete. rest of the build spec per the listing: 2.5 ICON Coils Triple adjustable MMR Dobinson shocks Delta Radius Arms and Pan Hard Bar Timbren Bump Stops F5 17 inch wheels 38X14.50 Goodyear MTRs - less than 1500 miles on them RCV 30 Spline Axles front and rear 5.29 Nitro Gears Double Cardan rear drive shaft and a new Toyota front drive shaft Upgrade 105 Sector Shaft with PSE Hydro Assist slee transfer case skid plate. 4X4 labs bumpers and sliders. spare tire mount / bracket inside the cargo compartment. The prior owner appears to have liked the 'clean' look and so has the spare tire in the back - whereas i'd prefer the extra cargo room. I'm curious if i can get 4x4 labs to ship the necessary parts to re-build the rear bumper with their swingout kit. Or alternatively, i may sell what's on it and replace it. That spare uses up lots of space. Having made the mistake of "too built" (for what i want to do) before, i was a bit apprhensive about highway manners. But it does quite well on the highway for what it is. Manners at 70 MPH (75 by the gauge) are fine. Just not getting there very quickly.
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Posted: 3/27/2024 2:38:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Sweet. I'm new to the 80 series - but not new to built vehicles. Supposedly this one has had the HG replaced about 100k miles ago. Still has the EGR system. If/when i have to pull the heads for another HG, i'll do the EGR delete. rest of the build spec per the listing: The prior owner appears to have liked the 'clean' look and so has the spare tire in the back - whereas i'd prefer the extra cargo room. I'm curious if i can get 4x4 labs to ship the necessary parts to re-build the rear bumper with their swingout kit. Or alternatively, i may sell what's on it and replace it. That spare uses up lots of space. Having made the mistake of "too built" (for what i want to do) before, i was a bit apprhensive about highway manners. But it does quite well on the highway for what it is. Manners at 70 MPH (75 by the gauge) are fine. Just not getting there very quickly. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Originally Posted By Chairborne: All 3 of mine have them. Congrats on the new ride! Sweet. I'm new to the 80 series - but not new to built vehicles. Supposedly this one has had the HG replaced about 100k miles ago. Still has the EGR system. If/when i have to pull the heads for another HG, i'll do the EGR delete. rest of the build spec per the listing: 2.5 ICON Coils Triple adjustable MMR Dobinson shocks Delta Radius Arms and Pan Hard Bar Timbren Bump Stops F5 17 inch wheels 38X14.50 Goodyear MTRs - less than 1500 miles on them RCV 30 Spline Axles front and rear 5.29 Nitro Gears Double Cardan rear drive shaft and a new Toyota front drive shaft Upgrade 105 Sector Shaft with PSE Hydro Assist slee transfer case skid plate. 4X4 labs bumpers and sliders. spare tire mount / bracket inside the cargo compartment. The prior owner appears to have liked the 'clean' look and so has the spare tire in the back - whereas i'd prefer the extra cargo room. I'm curious if i can get 4x4 labs to ship the necessary parts to re-build the rear bumper with their swingout kit. Or alternatively, i may sell what's on it and replace it. That spare uses up lots of space. Having made the mistake of "too built" (for what i want to do) before, i was a bit apprhensive about highway manners. But it does quite well on the highway for what it is. Manners at 70 MPH (75 by the gauge) are fine. Just not getting there very quickly. That’s a nice build! If you want to ditch the EGR without pulling all the pipes and valve this will disable it easily enough. https://huddexpo.com/1995-1997-fzj80-egr-temp-sensor-test-plug-kit/ Speedo correction is easy too, if you’re so inclined. https://www.yellr.com/ |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 3:00:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By sandfantom: Guess it's time for me to get into this thread. I have been working on this 2020 TRDOR that I bought in August. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/229616/20240306_090224_jpg-3170763.JPG Got it all stock with only 45K miles on it. Was in a front end wreck and whom ever fixed it did a piss poor job so I have been dealing with that. Anyways, so far have installed a ICON stage 1 suspension kit, 4xinnovations shackle flip kit, DIY front skid plate, Anytime rear locker, 5.29 gears, Method 704 17" wheels and MT 255 85R 17 Baja Boss AT tires. Also OEM led headlights and hood gas strut kit. Working on slider right now and front bumper in the future. So far I really like the truck, just haven't had it on the trails yet. Not much good four wheelin in Central KS. @sandfantom Man, until you said it was in a wreck, I was wondering if that was mine. I traded mine in last year. I traded it in lifted with 6112/5190s. I pulled all the armor, bumpers, and sliders before I sold it. You have a skids for yours yet? If not, PM me. |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 4:04:22 PM EDT
[#37]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Finslayer83: Noice. Let's get it dirty. @amped @finslayer83 legs do it. |
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FL, USA
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Posted: 3/27/2024 4:42:59 PM EDT
[#38]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Sweet. I'm new to the 80 series - but not new to built vehicles. Supposedly this one has had the HG replaced about 100k miles ago. Still has the EGR system. If/when i have to pull the heads for another HG, i'll do the EGR delete. rest of the build spec per the listing: The prior owner appears to have liked the 'clean' look and so has the spare tire in the back - whereas i'd prefer the extra cargo room. I'm curious if i can get 4x4 labs to ship the necessary parts to re-build the rear bumper with their swingout kit. Or alternatively, i may sell what's on it and replace it. That spare uses up lots of space. Having made the mistake of "too built" (for what i want to do) before, i was a bit apprhensive about highway manners. But it does quite well on the highway for what it is. Manners at 70 MPH (75 by the gauge) are fine. Just not getting there very quickly. Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Originally Posted By Chairborne: All 3 of mine have them. Congrats on the new ride! Sweet. I'm new to the 80 series - but not new to built vehicles. Supposedly this one has had the HG replaced about 100k miles ago. Still has the EGR system. If/when i have to pull the heads for another HG, i'll do the EGR delete. rest of the build spec per the listing: 2.5 ICON Coils Triple adjustable MMR Dobinson shocks Delta Radius Arms and Pan Hard Bar Timbren Bump Stops F5 17 inch wheels 38X14.50 Goodyear MTRs - less than 1500 miles on them RCV 30 Spline Axles front and rear 5.29 Nitro Gears Double Cardan rear drive shaft and a new Toyota front drive shaft Upgrade 105 Sector Shaft with PSE Hydro Assist slee transfer case skid plate. 4X4 labs bumpers and sliders. spare tire mount / bracket inside the cargo compartment. The prior owner appears to have liked the 'clean' look and so has the spare tire in the back - whereas i'd prefer the extra cargo room. I'm curious if i can get 4x4 labs to ship the necessary parts to re-build the rear bumper with their swingout kit. Or alternatively, i may sell what's on it and replace it. That spare uses up lots of space. Having made the mistake of "too built" (for what i want to do) before, i was a bit apprhensive about highway manners. But it does quite well on the highway for what it is. Manners at 70 MPH (75 by the gauge) are fine. Just not getting there very quickly. Very very similar build to mine regarding suspension…I went with Dobinsons springs and icon 2.5 remote res shocks The sumo gears in the T Case make a load of difference… I just need to install this turbo |
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Posted: 3/27/2024 8:38:03 PM EDT
[#39]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By TinLeg: Even if all you have is a cheap wal mart inflator, it's with the time and effort to air down and future effort to air back up. It's that much worth it. When you want to go a little more boujie. Get a set of tire deflators and a nicer air compressor. Full boujie is air compressor rigged into the truck. Extra boujie is air lines run to each corner and/or a hose rigged with a connection for each tire. - Picked up my new toy in Denton Monday AM and drove it several hours West. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/20677/CBD898E4-BB47-4EC4-8F58-F91290E7057B-3170450.jpg 1996 FJ80 triple locked with many mods. Re-geared to 5.29 on 38x14.50 Wrangler MTRs. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 8:11:38 AM EDT
[#40]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By jb31: @sandfantom Man, until you said it was in a wreck, I was wondering if that was mine. I traded mine in last year. I traded it in lifted with 6112/5190s. I pulled all the armor, bumpers, and sliders before I sold it. You have a skids for yours yet? If not, PM me. Thanks but I am building my own. Got the frame plates done and all the metal bought so just need to bend tube and weld it together. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 10:55:28 AM EDT
[#41]
Anyone have a diesel heater?
How are you handling adding a port to a camper? I'm thinking of adding a dryer vent port like this.  then possibly using a snorkel on the same port as a positive pressure system to reduce dust build up in the camper while moving. |
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Posted: 3/28/2024 12:46:21 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chairborne]
[#42]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AgeOne: Anyone have a diesel heater? How are you handling adding a port to a camper? I'm thinking of adding a dryer vent port like this. https://assets.leevalley.com/Size4/10062/12K9414-magvent-mv-flex-dryer-vent-connector-i-04-r.jpg then possibly using a snorkel on the same port as a positive pressure system to reduce dust build up in the camper while moving. Most diesel heaters I’m familiar with use 3” hose and dryers use 4”. I use one of these on my diesel heater to keep critters out of it. Should do the trick.  
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Posted: 3/28/2024 1:20:58 PM EDT
[#43]
interesting. I think I'm going to have my brother make something up on lathe the for it.
I like the magnetic quick disconnect so it will just snap on and off. |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 10:06:17 AM EDT
[#44]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AgeOne: Anyone have a diesel heater? How are you handling adding a port to a camper? I'm thinking of adding a dryer vent port like this. https://assets.leevalley.com/Size4/10062/12K9414-magvent-mv-flex-dryer-vent-connector-i-04-r.jpg then possibly using a snorkel on the same port as a positive pressure system to reduce dust build up in the camper while moving. I used these 3" aluminum flanges. Lowes had a water tight plug that fits in to keep crap out.  Attached File |
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Posted: 3/29/2024 10:39:11 AM EDT
[#45]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3one5: I used these 3" aluminum flanges. Lowes had a water tight plug that fits in to keep crap out. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13223/IMG_0294_jpeg-3172672.JPG Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3one5: Originally Posted By AgeOne: Anyone have a diesel heater? How are you handling adding a port to a camper? I'm thinking of adding a dryer vent port like this. https://assets.leevalley.com/Size4/10062/12K9414-magvent-mv-flex-dryer-vent-connector-i-04-r.jpg then possibly using a snorkel on the same port as a positive pressure system to reduce dust build up in the camper while moving. I used these 3" aluminum flanges. Lowes had a water tight plug that fits in to keep crap out. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13223/IMG_0294_jpeg-3172672.JPG I have those in the clean-outs on drain lines at my house. Good re-purposing. |
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Posted: 4/1/2024 3:03:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3one5: I used these 3" aluminum flanges. Lowes had a water tight plug that fits in to keep crap out. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/13223/IMG_0294_jpeg-3172672.JPG those look pretty good too. I wonder if it would be in anyway safe to just vent the exhaust from the diesel heater and leave the heater inside. or if I'll wake up dead.
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Posted: 4/4/2024 10:03:00 AM EDT
[#48]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By AgeOne: those look pretty good too. I wonder if it would be in anyway safe to just vent the exhaust from the diesel heater and leave the heater inside. or if I'll wake up dead. Most diesel heaters are meant to be installed in the vehicle with the exhaust vented to the outside. I have a forced air propane heater that is capable of being installed under the vehicle and exposed to the elements. However, I installed it in an enclosure in my trailer. |
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Posted: 4/4/2024 7:33:35 PM EDT
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Got a lot of work done on this little guy. Stuff I didn't have the tools or knowledge to do. But tonight, he helped chauffeur me to get dinner.
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Posted: 4/4/2024 7:48:02 PM EDT
[#50]
Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By 3one5: Most diesel heaters are meant to be installed in the vehicle with the exhaust vented to the outside. I have a forced air propane heater that is capable of being installed under the vehicle and exposed to the elements. However, I installed it in an enclosure in my trailer. but it seems if most people leave them outside, and run a vent hose in because they're a bit noisy. |
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